Wingseconds

Entered by: MandyEmail:

Catagory: PeopleDate: 2006-08-25
Relevant to: Arolos and DF

Summary: Description of what a Wingsecond is and does along with responsibilities of the role. For a complete picture of the Wing see the articles on Wingriders, Wingleaders, Wingthirds and Searchriders.

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Basic infomation

The Wingsecond rank is as important as a Wingleader. They are the second in command and will form a fallback or substitute for the Wingleader should he not be able to complete his duties for some reason. Essentially, they have the role of making sure what the Wingleader wants done is done. They will often be the ones coordinating information in Fall and passing it on to the Wingleader. They also have set duties within the wing, can conduct interviews with wing members and produce reports for the Wingleader to take to his meetings with the Weyrleader.

Responsibilities

Assist the Wingleader in co-ordination of the wing to enable effective thread fighting

Organise the fitness regime for the wing, including any suggestions the Wingleader has

Organise the sweeps to be covered by the wing

Produce a report on a sevenday basis to be passed up to the Weyrleader covering the sweep activities and findings

Assist in running formation drills for practiced formations when the Wingleader is otherwise busy

Standing in for the Wingleader should they be unable to perform their own duties for a while

RP Opportunities

These are things that the writer has the authority to run without checking with the BoD. A Wingsecond can be delegated any of the Wingleader duties at the Wingleaders disgression, but these are functions that can be done independantly.

Organising sweep rides

Running a drill while the Wingleader is busy but not call one independantly

Adjudicating an Honour Duel – one where no weapons are used

Supervising disciplinary details

Arranging a fitness session for wing members

Obtaining a verbal report of a sweep to create a report from

Can perform on the spot inspection of equipment

Can send a rider to the Infirmary for a medical check up, but cannot give them medical leave unless allowed by the Wingleader.

Can issue minor punishments for tardiness, disrespect and incompetance. Fights and repeat offences are refered to the Wingleader. A Wingsecond can assign duty as punishment, water rations, physical tasks etc.

Principal relayer of information in Fall and in general so will be first point of contact in many cases.

Check on staff morale and discuss problems informally. Be aware of the wing relationships and problems and relay them to the Wingleader if relevant.

Sweep Rides

The Wingsecond has the responsibility in the wing for organising and running the sweeps. The Wingleader will not take part in these due to his other commitments. Each sweep will have around ten riders. These will be led by the Wingsecond, Wingthird or a rider that is established and can be given the responsibility. As many of these sweep teams as possible should contain a search rider in case prospective candidates are encountered. Once the sweep has been completed the Wingsecond will draw up a report detailing what was observed, people encountered and so on. This could be climate information, the odd person found that could be Searched, and details of changes taking place within holds and so on. If unscheduled Threadfall is discovered then this obviously has to be reported immediately.

Office

Each Wingsecond has his own office in the Weyr. This enables him to have private conversations with members of his wing as well as to have a quiet place to complete the reports and records every sevenday on sweep rides. It is also necessary for the Wingsecond to have an office in case he has to perform other duties for his Wingleader. Note also that if a Wingthird needs an office he would borrow the Wingsecond’s office while he is out and otherwise engaged. All the Wingsecond offices are located near their Wingleader's office.